When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

After taking our seats, Summer explained that Ashton was the one who arranged for them to return to the country. They had originally planned to come back with the elders, but due to having other plans, they arrived earlier but Ashton didn’t tell me because he wanted to give me a surprise.

I had to admit, he achieved his goal.

I wanted to thank him properly, but Summer clung to me and prattled on, “Mommy, do you know? I feel like I’m the happiest person in the world now. Mr. Cress said that you were sick like me too and went to a place where no one could find you. Dad couldn’t handle your departure, that’s why he left us. I was sad for a very long time but believed that you’d come back someday. And now you have! I knew that you would never abandon Audrey and me.”

As Summer spoke, she clung to me like she used to when she was younger, making her look like an overgrown child.

My lips curved into a smile and I gently rubbed the crown of her head with mixed emotions in my heart.

Perhaps to Summer, the “truth” that everyone so carefully maintained around her had become the best part of her life.

As long as the lie was built out of love and belief, it could protect a child’s growth.

each other. She had grown up into a cheerful person and was especially fond of her quiet and elegant little

the heart grow fonder because upon entering the private room, Audrey had hung around Summer and completely ignored

side was a lively long-lost reunion,

“Hey Greg, do you remember me? I’m Summer. Your

“No, but

expectant look

I woke up,” Summer answered without missing a beat, then pinched Audrey’s chubby cheek before turning back to

moment before speaking. “I don’t

up in an open-minded environment after all. Hence, she

Gregory immediately denied. “Children are too noisy. I don’t like

the same as mine back then. She froze for a moment as astonishment flashed across her face. Then, amusement filled her eyes, probably

Summer’s expression, but perhaps it was to take care of his feelings, Summer stopped interrogating him. During the